Alopecia Areata is more than just hair loss; it’s a condition with profound emotional and psychological effects. For patients in the Gulf, societal norms around appearance can intensify these challenges. Dr. Nadine Tarcha sheds light on the latest advancements in understanding and treating this autoimmune disorder, emphasizing the importance of
Globally, the healthcare industry is at a turning point. The rising costs of healthcare, aging demographics and the need to address disparities in access and outcomes challenge healthcare systems worldwide. In the future, how healthcare is managed, delivered, funded and spent will profoundly depend on what direction the sector takes
In everyday life, unexpected outcomes can be frustrating. But in science, they often serve as the spark for groundbreaking discoveries. That’s precisely what happened when researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) teamed up with colleagues from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Their surprising findings in
A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jongmin Kim and graduate students Hyunseop Goh and Seungdo Choi, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in synthetic biology: the Synthetic Translational Coupling Element (SynTCE). This new tool promises to revolutionize the precision and integration density of genetic circuits, addressing long-standing challenges
After the recent pandemic, our use of disinfectants has increased, but are our efforts to create sterile urban environments backfiring? A new study published in the journal Microbiome has identified novel strains of microbes that have adapted to use the limited resources available in cities and shown that our everyday behaviour is
If you’ve ever struggled with cutting back on carbs, ancient DNA might hold some answers. A recent study from the University at Buffalo and the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) uncovers how the salivary amylase gene (AMY1) evolved, aiding human adaptation to starchy foods and potentially dating back over 800,000 years—long before
An estimated 462 million people around the world suffer from Type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body has problems using sugar as a fuel, leading to a buildup of sugar in the blood and chronic health issues. New research led by Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy, a professor at the
Lymphomas are a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic system, which includes the various lymph glands scattered throughout the body. These cancers arise when abnormal white blood cells begin to proliferate uncontrollably. Lymphomas are the sixth most prevalent form of cancer globally, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. There are
A new technique for treating patients with a common heart arrhythmia is rapidly replacing traditional methods in one of medtech’s biggest developments this year. Atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart rhythm disorder, affects 50 million people worldwide, yet less than 5% of those who could benefit from a cardiac ablation procedure
Cleveland Clinic is among four centers participating in a long-term study that found durable impact of gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgeries on blood-sugar control and body weight. A new study is offering hope to individuals with obesity and diabetes, showing that bariatric surgery can help to improve both conditions,
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